Timing Belt(s) - Which one do you run?

[awd laser]

Gates OEM replacement.

[awd laser]

Also, make sure you have the right oil pan bolts on the timing side... Lol

[Goat Blower]

I don't know of any OEM kevlar belts, I thought those were from HKS?

[turbotalon1g]

evo 9 kevlar reinforced.

[mdost03]

Gates kevlar belt snapped on 311evo's car. Would not recommend that one. I've always used OEM.

[DSMINMN]

Also, make sure you have the right oil pan bolts on the timing side... Lol
Of course. I've seen how bad it can make people's belts look. That and I can only imagine what it'd do if gone unnoticed.


I don't know of any OEM kevlar belts, I thought those were from HKS?

evo 9 kevlar reinforced.
Aaron got it. The belt in question is the 1145A038 for the IX.

On sites like STM's they list both the VIII and IX but there is a price difference. So I assume there is a difference? Maybe a balance shaft or extra belt I am unaware of?

HKS is just one of the people that do Kevlar. I believe their's is Kevlar anyway. Haha

Gates kevlar belt snapped on 311evo's car. Would not recommend that one. I've always used OEM.
I'm not sure if I need the cool blue belt anyhow. An OEM IX Kevlar reinforced may just be the ticket.


Thanks again for the responses guys!